honor system
noun1
US A system, policy or understanding based on trust in the honesty, honor, or integrity of others.
Alternative in Canada
- Our local beekeeper leaves jars of honey for sale in his driveway. There's a coffee can for the money, and payment is on the honor system.
- George Costanza: Alright, now, how are we gonna monitor this thing? Jerry Seinfeld: Well, obviously, we all know each other very well, I'm sure that we'll all feel comfortable within the confines of the honor system.1992 November 18, Larry David, directed by Tom Cherones, Seinfeld, season 4, episode 11, Jason Alexander and Jerry Seinfeld (actors):
- Related terms
- honesty box, honesty jar